Legal Counsel

Trust Payments is an MFSA-regulated company in Malta and an FCA-regulated company in the UK, providing a range of payments and commerce solutions with market-leading technology and data insights. We offer innovative payment methods and cutting-edge technologies, with a truly global presence. Our global offices cater to the most demanding business sectors, including retail, travel, hospitality, forex, and financial services.

Driving value for our clients and demonstrating genuine care for their success is a core value of ours. We also believe in striving to build a better, more sustainable tomorrow and conducting our business ethically, driving social and environmental change. We have a passionate, collaborative, and diverse culture that recognises that every employee contributes to our business success.

The Group Legal and Company Secretarial Team covers all legal and company secretarial work for entities within the Trust Payments Group. We provide legal services to colleagues in our commercial (partner and direct sales), product, and operations teams, covering a wide range of areas including concluding sales legal terms, new product launches, and other key business projects. We also collaborate closely with our Group Procurement, Risk, and Compliance colleagues.

We're looking for someone to join the team who can manage their own workload effectively whilst receiving appropriate guidance from team members. You'll need to engage proactively with the business and be comfortable working within a small team. Day-to-day tasks will be assigned from across the team. Where necessary, we work with external law firms and other partners to deliver legal services, and part of the role will involve contributing to this work.

The Group Company Secretary function sits within the legal team, working with the Group boards, including our authorised firms in the UK and Malta, in addition to risk and other group committees. We also manage all statutory filings in Malta and the UK, and in other markets where required.

The Legal Team aims to utilise technology to transform how we operate and improve the way in which colleagues engage with us. You'll need to be familiar with tools such as Microsoft Office, whilst also appreciating how technological change can be used to benefit colleagues in their interactions with the legal team.

What We Expect of You, Day To Day:

• Work with the Commercial team on all contract-related matters: reviewing changes to our standard NDAs, merchant acquiring, ISO and referral partner terms and other legal documents; contributing to bespoke contract deals with key customers and partners; engaging confidently with the Commercial team on negotiations whilst ensuring all legal guidance remains compliant with applicable requirements.
• Collaborate with our Procurement Team and the broader business on key supplier contract renewals; liaising with key internal stakeholders.
• Where required, research applicable laws, rules and regulations — including UK/EU and other international jurisdictions and regulatory requirements applicable to Trust Payments' activities, merchants' or partners' business models; review legal opinions from partners; and where necessary, work with external counsel.
• Advise the business where required on payment and/or card scheme rules or requirements.
• Work with the Data Privacy Team on legal issues related to UK GDPR compliance where required.
• Proactively keep the Legal Team updated on any material issues.
• Research and anticipate legal issues that could impact the company; present these to the Legal Team and/or the business when appropriate; track and maintain ongoing compliance.
• Deliver training to business and legal team colleagues on legal and regulatory topics.
• Work alongside the global payments risk, compliance, commercial, product and marketing functions.
• Bring enthusiasm for the role AI is playing in legal work and be ready to embrace AI tools and workflows to work more effectively and efficiently.
• A good sense of humour is key — bringing a positive, collaborative approach to complex situations.

Desirable Skills & Background:

• Up to 4 years' post-qualification experience as a UK or EU qualified lawyer (alternative routes to qualification considered).
• Experience in a payments, fintech and/or technology company working alongside a high-volume sales organisation.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail, with solid organisational skills.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with the ability to adapt your approach depending on the business need.

We offer comprehensive benefits to support our team members and their families' well-being, including flexible work arrangements, wellness initiatives, extensive leave provisions, progressive family-oriented policies, and a robust compensation package.

Trust Payments is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to creating a truly inclusive working environment, where each employee can reach their full potential. We celebrate the differences that exist within our teams and encourage our people to bring their own opinions and thoughts to work.

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